Compliance Officer – Singapore
This role is responsible for compliance, AML/CFT, and regulatory risk management across Singapore and Asia, ensuring full alignment with requirements of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, particularly under the Payment Services Act (PSA) and MAS AML/CFT Notices.
This role is responsible for compliance, AML/CFT, and regulatory risk management across Singapore and Asia, ensuring full alignment with requirements of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, particularly under the Payment Services Act (PSA) and MAS AML/CFT Notices.
Key Responsibilities (Enhanced with MAS Expectations)
Regulatory Compliance & MAS Engagement
Act as the appointed Compliance Officer under MAS requirements, ensuring compliance with:
Payment Services Act (PSA)
MAS Notices on AML/CFT (e.g., PSN01/PSN02 equivalents)
Serve as the primary contact for MAS inspections, thematic reviews, and queries.
Ensure timely submission of regulatory returns and notifications to MAS.
AML/CFT Framework
Maintain and enhance AML/CFT controls in line with MAS expectations, including:
Risk-based CDD and EDD frameworks
Ongoing monitoring and transaction surveillance
Sanctions screening aligned with UN and MAS lists
Act as MLRO (if applicable) and ensure:
Filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to Suspicious Transaction Reporting Office (STRO)
Ensure strong governance over high-risk customers, cross-border flows, and correspondent relationships.
Risk Management & Governance
Establish and maintain a MAS-compliant compliance framework, including:
Compliance monitoring program
Enterprise-wide risk assessments
Policies approved by senior management and Board
Maintain registers for:
Breaches
Complaints
Regulatory incidents
Board & Senior Management Reporting
Prepare and present periodic compliance and financial crime reports to senior management and Board.
Escalate material risks, breaches, and regulatory issues promptly.
Audit, Monitoring & Controls
Conduct ongoing compliance monitoring and thematic reviews.
Ensure readiness for MAS inspections and audits.
Track remediation of audit findings and regulatory issues.
Training & Culture
Deliver ongoing AML/CFT and regulatory training aligned with MAS expectations.
What skills do I need?
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accountancy, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
Minimum 4+ years of experience in a regulated financial institution (payments, banking, or fintech).
Strong working knowledge of:
MAS regulations (PSA, AML/CFT Notices)
Regulatory engagement and inspections
Experience interacting directly with MAS is highly preferred.
ICA / ACAMS or equivalent certification preferred.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.